Senior Accounts Executive

Woh Hup Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Woh Hup Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a seasoned Finance professional to oversee daily financial operations, including payments, receipts, and journal entries, while ensuring accuracy of cash balances through bank reconciliations. The role involves supervising junior staff, coordinating month-end close, and managing AR/AP with a focus on timely collections and settlements.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, at least 5 years in a senior finance capacity, and familiarity

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior finance role
• Familiarity with SST, withholding tax, e-Invoicing and related statutory requirements

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial transactions including payments, receipts and journal entries
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure accurate cash balances
• Monitor receivables and vendor payables, and support collections and payments scheduling
• Assist with month-end close, accruals, provisions and reconciliations
• Prepare tax filings and coordinate with tax agents and auditors
• Guide junior staff and provide coaching to ensure accuracy and compliance

Skills

Financial management

Team leadership

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Manage and verify day to day financial transactions, including payments, receipts, journal entries and supporting documentation.

Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate cash balances and financial records.

Monitor client billings and outstanding receivables, proactively following up to support timely collections.

Manage supplier invoices, accounts payable ageing and payment schedules to ensure timely settlement while maintaining positive vendor relationships.

Review and process petty cash and employee expense claims, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with company policies.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and provide guidance to junior finance team members on operational matters.

Financial Reporting & Month End Closing

Support the month end closing process, including preparation and review of accruals, provisions and account reconciliations.

Prepare and review key management reports, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statements.

Ensure financial information is accurate, complete and delivered within reporting timelines.

Cash Flow & Treasury

Monitor daily and weekly cash positions and support short term cash flow planning.

Work closely with project teams to coordinate cash requirements, payment schedules and collection priorities.

Assist with banking matters, including bank facilities, guarantees, project-related accounts and required banking documentation.

Tax, Audit & Compliance

Prepare and coordinate timely tax filings, including corporate tax, SST, withholding tax and other applicable statutory requirements.

Liaise with tax agents and auditors, responding to queries, audits and assessments in a timely and professional manner.

Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation.

Ensure accounting activities and documentation comply with relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Team Guidance & Stakeholder Management

Guide and mentor junior accounting staff to ensure tasks are completed accurately and within agreed timelines.

Review junior team members' work and provide practical coaching to improve accuracy, efficiency and compliance.

Partner with internal stakeholders across departments to resolve finance related matters and support smooth business operations.

Requirements:

Bachelor of accounting or any related field.

Experience in the construction or property industry is highly preferred. Alternatively, candidates from fast paced or large scale industries may be considered.

Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior finance role.

Familiarity with SAP will be great advantage.

Familiarity with SST, withholding tax, e-Invoicing, and other statutory requirements is an advantage.

Experience supervising junior staff members .

Able to work independently with minimal supervision, meet tight deadlines and thrive in fast paced environment.

Willing to travel for works.